FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #651

Amazing Spider-Man #651 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art by Humberto Ramos and Stefano Caselli and covers by Ramos and Mark Brooks.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Hobgoblin's fight for power continues! Which side will Spider-Man and the Black Cat be on... and why? Also: a surprise for Aunt May, and the Spidey versus Kingpin rematch you've been dying to see! Included in this issue: an 8 page story featuring the return of Mac Gargan... as The Scorpion!"

Amazing Spider-Man #651 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR #514

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #514 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Liss, with art by Francesco Francavilla and a cover by Simone Bianchi.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Luke Cage guest stars as T'Challa's new adventure in NYC continues! The former King of Wakanda has sworn to protect the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen, and while battling the mob is one thing, how does he stop a killer targeting innocent people? It's a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, as T'Challa hunts ruthless new crime lord Vlad the Impaler, while Vlad concocts a desperate and bloody scheme to entrap the mysterious new vigilante that's ruining his plans. T'Challa learns what it really means to be a man without fear."

Black Panther: The Man Without Fear #514 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE KORVAC SAGA #2

Captain America & The Korvac Saga #2 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ben McCool, with art and cover by Craig Rousseau.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"You're Captain America: You're kinda strong & you've got a shield. They're the Guardians of the Galaxy: They're 30th century warriors with craaaazy-big powers. You both want the same thing. Time for a fight!"

Captain America & The Korvac Saga #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CASANOVA: GULA #1

Casanova: Gula #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Fabio Moon.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Casanova is back. Or is he? Actually Casanova is gone. Gone from space, gone from time. The burning question when is Casanova Quinn hangs over the entire world as E.M.P.I.R.E. and W.A.S.T.E. alike race toward the horrible, inevitable, answer...The second staggering volume of Casanova starts here. Never before collected! Never before reprinted! Never before understood! In gorgeous full 4-D psychocolor! Worth a million in prizes! Change your shorts, change your life, change into a 9-year-old Hindu boy!"

Casanova: Gula #1 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CHAOS WAR: DEAD AVENGERS #3

Chaos War: Dead Avengers #3 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and cover by Tom Grummett.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The last stand of Earth's Mightiest Fallen Heroes, the 'late' Avengers against the combined might of Grim Reaper, Nekra, and the war machines of the Chaos King. They'll learn the hard way: even the dead can die! The Vision makes his last stab at humanity! Will Dr. Druid be seduced again by Nekra's charms? Will Captain Mar-Vell sacrifice all for his comrades? The Swordsman makes his final choice between heroism and villainy! All this and the most poignant ending of the year!"

Chaos War: Dead Avengers #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL: REBORN #1

Daredevil: Reborn #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Davide Gianfelice and a cover by Jock.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The apocalyptic events of Shadowland have left the once-proud legacy of Daredevil in tatters. Now, far from the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen, a new evil is rising, and the only man crazy enough to face it is a man with nothing left to lose. The road to Hell was paved with good intentions, but the long road to redemption is the far harder path."

Daredevil: Reborn #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL #31

Deadpool #31 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by penciled by Bong Dazo and a cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'I Rule, You Suck,' Part 2 of 2. These Draculas just don't know when to quit! Deadpool's already shown them they're no match for his kill-skills, yet they continue to step to him. Are they just suckers for punishment, or are they setting him up? Silly draculas...tricks are for Deadpool!"

Deadpool #31 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HEROES FOR HIRE #2

Heroes for HIre #2 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Brad Walker and covers by Doug Braithwaite and Harvey Tolibao.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Starring Ghost Rider and Silver Sable! Hello, hero...are you for hire? Can you stop
the distribution of lethal combat weapons on the streets of America's cities? What happens if the weapons are cursed? Can you fight a demonic force? Who are you going to call for help? Howzabout...Silver Sable, Paladin, Misty Knight, Satanna and....Ghost Rider?"

Heroes for HIre #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULKS #620

Incredible Hulks #620 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Paul Pelletier and a cover by Carlo Pagulayan.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Great loves and horrifying enemies return in the battle royale for the souls of the Hulks -- and the life of every mortal on Planet Earth! The Hulk faces his darkest demons -- literally! -- all hell breaks loose -- literally! -- and there'll be the devil to pay -- literally! And if you thought the Hulk's battles with his sons were personal, you ain't seen nothing yet. "

Incredible Hulks #620 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #10

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #10 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Scott Koblish and a cover by Ronan Cliquet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Reed Richards's secret plan is revealed at last, and a full scale Avengers assault on the Baxter Building is the result! But for which team will Susan Storm fight? And why are there two Black Widows?"

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER #8

Thor the Mighty Avenger #8 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roger Langridge, with art and cover by Chris Samnee.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Our hot-headed Asgardian has battled his way through a sea of robots...but he never expected there to be a man inside one of them! It's Thor and Iron Man together, for the very first time!"

Thor the Mighty Avenger #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WIDOWMAKER #3

Widowmaker #3 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jim McCann, with art by David Lopez and a cover by Phil Noto.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Black Widow + Hawkeye + Mockingbird + Ronin = All-out espionage excitement! Across the globe and separated, Natasha, Clint and Bobbi are targeted by the deadly Ronin...whose true face has been revealed! What is this mystery man or woman's endgame? What startling new place will it take our heroes? And which hero will be completely rocked by the shocking end?"

Widowmaker #3 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER 2 #15

X-Men Forever 2 #15 will arrive in stores on Jan. 12 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Andy Smith and a cover by Tom Grummett.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A Perfect Storm concludes with a battle royal in the heart of Wakanda...and all bets are off! Will your favorite X-Man make it out of the rubble alive? It's the mutant super-team vs. Earth's Mightiest Heroes!!"